What does HINTS mean?

Dictionary Entry: Hints 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: Information or suggestion given to help someone to answer a question or solve a problem.
• Verb: Give an indirect or subtle clue or suggestion about something.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /hɪnts/
• UK: /hɪnts/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "hints" originated from the Middle English word "hinten" which means "to hint or suggest". It has been in use since the 14th century. The noun form of the word is commonly used in everyday language to refer to a piece of information or suggestion given to help someone to answer a question or solve a problem. The verb form of the word is used to describe the act of giving an indirect or subtle clue or suggestion about something.

5. Synonyms:

• Noun: Clue, pointer, suggestion, tip, lead
• Verb: Suggest, imply, insinuate, allude, intimate

6. Related Words:

• Hints
• Shine
• Thine
• Shunt
• Smith

7. Example Sentences:

• Noun: She gave him some hints on how to solve the puzzle.
• Verb: The teacher hinted that there would be a pop quiz the next day.